Escalation of Tactics
condemned the detention of its journalist's family by , labeling it as an "appalling act of hostage-taking" to force her resignation.
The channel criticized the act as a dangerous escalation in Iran's campaign to silence dissent and suppress independent journalism, highlighting the regime's longstanding efforts against journalists both domestically and abroad.
Background and Context
Farsi-language broadcasters like Iran International and are targets of the due to their critical coverage and the reliance of Iranians on their reporting, especially during the Iran-Israel conflict.
Iran International, accused by Tehran of being a terrorist organization, previously faced attacks and plots against its journalists, underscoring the risks of reporting critically on the Iranian government.